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hiromichi
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 4:52 am Post subject: pocket of strength |
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Seeking Pockets of Strength in 5 Battles for Survival
The above is NY times headline related to Presidential Campaign.
What are pockets of strength? 'Seek pockets of strength' does mean 'exert one's final efforts'? _________________ Hiromichi |
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Lorikeet
Joined: 08 Oct 2005 Posts: 1877 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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This refers to the five states that had primary elections on Tuesday. A "pocket of strength" would be an area where a candidate would be strong. For example, Bernie Sanders found a "pocket of strength" in Rhode Island, the only state he won. |
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hiromichi
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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Lorikeet:
I see. Thank you very much. _________________ Hiromichi |
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